Office and meetings
Ufficio e riunioni
- Learn basic debating vocabulary
- Express agreement and disagreement
- The imperative with pronouns
This lesson focuses on the imperative with pronouns in Italian, teaching expressions like "Portami i dati" (Bring me the data) and "Non la modificare" (Don't modify it), essential for discussing office projects, deadlines, and task delegation in meetings.
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Exercise 1: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.
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La sala riunioni
The meeting room
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L'agenda
The diary
3
L'ufficio
The office
4
La decisione
The decision
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Il collega
The colleague
Exercise 2: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 3: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. ______ le proposte è fondamentale per migliorare la produttività dell'ufficio.
(______ proposals is fundamental to improving office productivity.)2. Non ______ adesso, aspetta che finisca la riunione.
(Don't ______ now, wait until the meeting is over.)Exercise 4: The Important Meeting at the Office
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Accettare - Accept
Trapassato prossimo
- io avevo accettato
- tu avevi accettato
- lui/lei aveva accettato
- noi avevamo accettato
- voi avevate accettato
- loro avevano accettato
Lasciare - Leave
Trapassato prossimo
- io avevo lasciato
- tu avevi lasciato
- lui/lei aveva lasciato
- noi avevamo lasciato
- voi avevate lasciato
- loro avevano lasciato
Essere - Be
Trapassato prossimo
- io ero stato/a
- tu eri stato/a
- lui/lei era stato/a
- noi eravamo stati/e
- voi eravate stati/e
- loro erano stati/e
Spiegare - Explain
Trapassato prossimo
- io avevo spiegato
- tu avevi spiegato
- lui/lei aveva spiegato
- noi avevamo spiegato
- voi avevate spiegato
- loro avevano spiegato
Rinviare - Postpone
Trapassato prossimo
- io avevo rinviato
- tu avevi rinviato
- lui/lei aveva rinviato
- noi avevamo rinviato
- voi avevate rinviato
- loro avevano rinviato
Fare - Make
Trapassato prossimo
- io avevo fatto
- tu avevi fatto
- lui/lei aveva fatto
- noi avevamo fatto
- voi avevate fatto
- loro avevano fatto
Exercise 5: L'imperativo con i pronomi
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: The imperative with pronouns
Show translation Show answersScrivetemi, Dillo, Aiutateci, Non mi dite, Portalo, Non lo dimenticate, Spiegale, Parlatemi
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Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
Accettare to accept Share Copied!
Trapassato prossimo
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| (io) avevo accettato | I had accepted |
| (tu) avevi accettato | You had accepted |
| (lui/lei) aveva accettato | He/she had accepted |
| (noi) avevamo accettato | we had accepted |
| (voi) avevate accettato | You had accepted |
| (loro) avevano accettato | they had accepted |
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Office and Meetings: Learning the Imperative with Pronouns in Italian
This lesson focuses on the use of the imperative mood combined with direct and indirect pronouns in Italian, centered around common office and meeting situations. It is designed for A2-level learners aiming to communicate effectively in professional contexts such as discussing projects, deadlines, and task delegation.
Lesson Overview
You will practice expressing agreement or disagreement, giving commands, and making requests using imperative forms linked with pronouns. This structure allows concise and natural directives often needed in meetings and office settings.
Key Language Points
- Imperative with Direct and Indirect Pronouns: Learn how to attach pronouns to imperative verbs, e.g., "Prendilo in considerazione" (Take it into consideration), "Spiegami le tue ragioni" (Explain your reasons to me).
- Expressions for Agreement and Disagreement: Useful phrases like "Sono d'accordo" (I agree), "Non sono d'accordo" (I don't agree) help navigate professional discussions.
- Verb Conjugations: Attention to verb tenses encountered in office conversations, such as the trapassato prossimo (past perfect), appears in sample contexts like "avevamo accettato" (we had accepted).
Important Vocabulary and Expressions
- Portami – bring to me
- Non la modificare – don't modify it
- Mandagli – send him
- Spiegagli – explain to him
- Accettare – to accept
- Scadenza – deadline
- Compiti – tasks
Contextual Examples from the Lesson
- "Apriamogli il progetto insieme, così vediamo tutti i dettagli." — Let's open the project for them together so we all see the details.
- "Non me li consegnare domani, servono oggi." — Don't deliver them to me tomorrow, they are needed today.
- "Fateli subito, non aspettate!" — Do them immediately, don't wait!
Notes on Language Differences
Unlike English, Italian often attaches pronouns directly to imperative verbs, which can change the word order significantly. For example, English speakers say "bring me the documents," but in Italian, it becomes one word with a pronoun suffix: "Portami i documenti." This integrated pronoun system requires practice to recognize and produce naturally.
Also, Italian uses formal and informal forms of imperatives depending on the context. This lesson focuses mainly on the familiar (tu/voi) forms common in internal office conversations.
Some useful equivalent English phrases and their Italian counterparts:
- "Give me the report." — "Dammi il rapporto."
- "Don't send it yet." — "Non lo inviare ancora."
- "Explain it to me." — "Spiegamelo."
Mastering these constructions will not only boost understanding but also enhance your ability to participate actively in workplace dialogues in Italian.
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